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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,089.73, 277,472.97 and 116,190.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,089.73, 277,472.97 and 116,190.39 is: 160,324.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,089.73 : 277,472.97 = 116,190.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,089.73/277,472.97 = 116,190.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,089.73x = 277,472.97 × 116,190.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,089.73x = 32,239,692,598.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,239,692,598.76/201,089.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,324.91

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